Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 vs Death Stranding

A full spec-by-spec comparison of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 vs Death Stranding — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.

Specification Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Activison Death Stranding Sony Interactive Entertainment, 505 Games
Overview
Release Date November 10, 2009 November 8, 2019
Availability Released Released
Age Rating Mature Mature
Developer Infinity Ward Kojima Productions
Publisher Activison Sony Interactive Entertainment, 505 Games
Official Site http://modernwarfare2.infinityward.com/ https://www.kojimaproductions.jp/en/death-stranding-pc
Gameplay
Genre Shooter Action, Adventure
Game Modes Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op Single-player
Perspective First-person Third-person
Average Playtime 22 hours 11 hours
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh PC, PlayStation
Available On PlayStation Store, Steam, Xbox 360 Store, Xbox Store Xbox Store, PlayStation Store, Epic Games Store, Steam
PC Requirements
Minimum Requirements OS: Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista (Windows 95/98/ME/2000 are unsupported) Processor: Intel Pentium 4 3.2 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 3200+ processor or better supported Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: 256 MB NVIDIA GeForce 6600GT or better or ATI Radeon 1600XT or better DirectX®: Microsoft DirectX(R) 9.0c Hard Drive: 12GB of free hard drive space Sound: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card Internet: Broadband connection and service required for Multiplayer Connectivity. Internet Connection required for activation. Co-op/Multiplayer Hosting: To host Co-op or MP matches, a 2Ghz dual-core or better processor is recommended.
Critic & Community Scores
Metacritic 86 / 100 84 / 100
Community Rating 4.3 / 5 (2,085 ratings) 4.3 / 5 (2,112 ratings)

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 vs Death Stranding: which should you buy?

For Filipino buyers, the choice between Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Death Stranding depends on your preferred genre and platform. Modern Warfare 2 is a classic first-person shooter with single-player, multiplayer, and co-op modes, offering about 22 hours of playtime. It's available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Mac, and can be found on Steam, PlayStation Store, and Xbox stores. Its Metacritic score is 86/100 with a community rating of 4.3/5. Death Stranding is a third-person action-adventure game with a single-player campaign averaging 11 hours. It's available on PC and PlayStation, sold on Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation Store, and Xbox Store (though Xbox Store availability may be limited). It has a Metacritic score of 84/100 and a similar community rating. Neither game has a listed price in the data, so cost comparison isn't possible. If you prefer multiplayer and longer playtime, choose Modern Warfare 2. If you want a unique, story-driven experience, go with Death Stranding. Both are mature-rated and well-reviewed.

Frequently asked questions

Which game has a longer average playtime?

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has an average playtime of 22 hours, while Death Stranding averages 11 hours.

Which game supports multiplayer?

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 supports multiplayer and co-op modes. Death Stranding is single-player only.

Which game is available on more platforms?

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Apple Macintosh. Death Stranding is on PC and PlayStation only.

Which game has a higher Metacritic score?

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has a Metacritic score of 86/100, slightly higher than Death Stranding's 84/100.